Amsterdam Meet & Greet, 6 October 2017

Speakers

Truus Dokter, it fits!, The Netherlands

Kevin Shaw, Stranger & Stranger Ltd., United Kingdom

Loe Limpens, Yellow Dress Retail, The Netherlands

Natalie Kiefer, Schaffner & Conzelmann, Designersfactory, Switzerland

Emre Telli, Art Director, Germany

Christiaan Huynen, DesignBro.com, The Netherlands

Mark von Iterson, HEINEKEN, The Netherlands

Oliver Paul, G & D, Germany

Christoph Mengel, G & D, Germany

Picture gallery

What counts in the design business today?

There are many ways to find YOUR pathway to success in today’s design business. Should we be led by trends? Do we need to adapt to the changing environment? Or should we focus on our roots instead, and do what we know best? How often do you ask yourself these questions?

We got inspired by personalities from the Amsterdam design scene – Truus Dokter, Loe Limpens and Christiaan Huynen – , but also from far beyond – Kevin Stranger from London/San Franciso gave us lots of insights into his way of thinking and likewise Natalie Kiefer from Basel and Emre Telli from Germany contributed with their views on key issues in the design business today. We heard from Mark van Iterson about the brand owner’s perspective and got an introduction to new technologies for a more decorative and safer packaging by Oliver Paul and Dr. Christoph Mengel from G+D.

The lively afternoon discussion based on the epda survey results provided information and revealed similarities and differences with regard to fees, copyright approaches and pitching rules throughout Europe.

Not to forget! The night before, we revealed the entries to this year’s epda FUTURE PACKAGING AWARD, awarded the winning teams and celebrated them during a festive dinner at De Kas restaurant. You can view all entries and winners here